Thanksgiving parade features balloons, bands, heavy security

Officials estimate about 3 million spectators will line the streets of Manhattan to see the marching bands, musical acts and famed Rockettes.

Thousands of people gathered Wednesday night to watch as the large, character balloons that have become a staple in the parade were inflated. “Were very proud of New York City and this wonderful tradition.”Her husband noted the right security.

Kim Miller, of Boston, also said she noticed the heavy security. “We have to return to some level of normalcy”, said teaching assistant Nadia Alhadi from Detroit, who acknowledged her Thanksgiving was bittersweet.

“They [New York officials] had urged residents and visitors to carry on with holiday plans, saying there were no credible threats to the United States’ most populous city”, Reuters reported.

“There’s lots of security here and we feel safe”, he said.

As for Carey, after performing at the parade the 45-year-old reunited with ex Nick Cannon and their children Moroccan and Monroe, four, for Thanksgiving dinner.

Even if the White House’s thyme-roasted bird didn’t turn out to be the moistest, the first family’s menu boasted more than enough other choices to fill the stomach. Check out some of the sights from this year’s parade in the slides below.

After being accused of lip syncing himself, former American Idol contestant Chris Daughtry wrote on Twitter; ‘And so did EVERYBODY ELSE!’

On this uniquely American holiday, the president recognized the greatness of American generosity, as evidenced by people around the country who use the day to volunteer and give back to others.